Ceremonies ahead

Reading Eagle

Bishop-elect of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown, John O. Barres, will take the Oath of Fidelity at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in a ceremony open to the public.

The Mass of Ordination and Installation will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Admission is by ticket only. Philadelphia Archbishop Cardinal Justin Rigali will preside.